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        • Album šŸ’æAlbums & EPsĀ  šŸ’æ of various styles are evaluated in this section of The Musical Hype – we don’t discriminate. Album reviews are also available on the home page. More often than not, the album reviews on the site tend to follow a track-by-track format, commencing with an intro paragraph comprised of background information, and concluding paragraph that wraps things up.Ā Also, GEMS – the best, highly recommended tracks – are selected at the end of each review. Each album also receives a star rating, on a scale of 0 – 5 (½ stars are used as well), that is visible at the beginning and ending of the review. = MASTERPIECE = NEAR MASTERPIECE = EXCELLENT = VERY GOOD = AVERAGE / GOOD = BELOW AVERAGE = MEDIOCRE , , , = BAD
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    the musical hype

    The Musical Hype (he/him) has earned Bachelor's and Master's degrees in music (music education and music theory/composition, respectively). A multi-instrumentalist, he plays piano, trombone, and organ among numerous other instruments. He's a certified music educator, composer, and freelance music blogger. Music and writing are two of the most important parts of his life.
    Songs Where Kisses are Everything
    Evergreen

    17 Songs Where the Kisses are Everything | Playlist

    ā€œ17 Songs Where the Kisses are Everythingā€ features ā€œkissā€ songs courtesy of Brett Young, Rihanna, The Spencer Lee Band, Usher, The Weeknd and many more.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 3, 2018 ago
    Thirty Seconds to Mars, AMERICA [šŸ“·: Interscope]
    Music

    Thirty Second to Mars, ā€˜Rescue Me’ | Track Review

    Jared Leto and Thirty Second to Mars release ā€œRescue Me,ā€ the fourth advance single from their highly-anticipated 2018 album, ā€˜AMERICA.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 2, 2018 ago
    Andra Day, I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free Ā© Warner Bros.
    Music

    Andra Day, ā€˜I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free’ | Track Review

    Contemporary soul singer Andra Day masterfully covers and reinterprets the 1963 Billy Taylor classic ā€œI Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free.ā€ The single appears from the Tyler Perry film, ā€˜Acrimony.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 2, 2018 ago
    Big Freedia, Rent Ā© Asylum Worldwide
    Music

    Big Freedia, ā€˜Rent’ | Track Review

    New Orleans bounce musician Big Freedia returns chocked-full of attitude and energy on her electrifying new single, ā€œRent.ā€

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 2, 2018 ago
    Ty Dolla $ign, Pineapple Ā© Atlantic
    Music

    Ty Dolla $ign, ā€˜Pineapple’ | Track Review

    Ubiquitous hip-hop musician Ty Dolla $ign, assisted by southern rappers Gucci Mane and Quavo, returns with the delicious, enjoyable single, ā€œPineapple.ā€

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 2, 2018 ago
    Lil Xan, TOTAL XANARCHY Ā© Columbia
    Music

    Lil Xan, ā€˜The Man’ | Track Review

    Banging production and an edgy sound can’t save Lil Xan from falling victim to emptiness, shallowness, and most of all, rap clichĆ©s.Ā 

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 2, 2018 ago
    Tyler, the Creator, Okra Ā© Columbia
    Music

    Tyler, the Creator, ā€˜Okra’ | Track Review

    Controversial, Grammy-nominated Tyler, the Creator drops a ā€˜flex-fest’ on his brief single ā€œOkra.ā€ He also drops a number of pop cultural references, not to mention raising more questions about his sexuality.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 2, 2018 ago
    Tori Kelly, Help Us to Love Ā© Capitol
    Music

    Tori Kelly, ā€˜Help Us to Love’ | Track Review

    Grammy-nominated pop musician Tori Kelly returns with a new single, ā€œHelp Us to Love.ā€ She enlists The HamilTones for the assist.Ā 

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 2, 2018 ago
    Sam Smith, Pray (Ft. Logic) Ā© Capitol
    Music

    Sam Smith, ā€˜Pray (Remix)’ | Track Review

    Grammy-winning, British pop sensation Sam Smith taps Grammy-nominated, Maryland rapper Logic for a remix of his heartfelt single, ā€œPray.ā€

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 2, 2018 ago
    James Bay, Electric Light [šŸ“·: Republic]
    Music

    James Bay, ā€˜Us’ | Track Review

    Following the release of singles ā€œWild Loveā€ and ā€œPink Lemonade,ā€ Grammy-nominated English singer-songwriter James Bay releases ā€œUs,ā€ the third single from his sophomore album, Electric Light.’ 

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 2, 2018 ago
    Lauv, Chasing Fire Ā© Lauv
    Music

    Lauv, ā€˜Chasing Fire’ | Track Review

    Rising California musician Lauv continues to build his case as the next pop-R&B sensation on his latest, love-centric single, ā€œChasing Fire.ā€

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 2, 2018 ago
    Cardi B, Be Careful Ā© Atlantic
    Music

    Cardi B, ā€˜Be Careful’ | Track Review

    After impressing with singles ā€œBodak Yellowā€ and ā€œBartier Cardi,ā€ rising, unapologetic rapper Cardi B takes a step back on her third single, ā€œBe Careful.ā€ Ā 

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 2, 2018 ago

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